(R) Ensure the Proposal is properly defined (Characterize the Proposed Action and
Nature of the Decision to be made - 40 CFR 1502.4(a), FSH
1909.15,11.2)
10 - Activities Total
--8 - NEPA Handbook
--1- Other Handbook
--1- Discretionary
NHPA
(5)
(R) Determine if NEPA applicable to Proposed Action
(Make determination of major
Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment)
32 - Activities Total
--23 - Required NEPA Regulations
--9 - Situational NEPA Regulations
ESA (4)
CAA (1)
CWA (1)
Conduct Scoping on Proposed
Action - 1909.15,11*
187 - Activities Total
--2 - Required NEPA Statue
--98 - NEPA Regulations Total
--50 - Required NEPA Regulations
--33 -Situational NEPA Regulations
--15 - Optional NEPA Regulations
--55 - NEPA Handbook
--32 - Discretionary
NHPA
(3)*
(R) Determine appropriate environmental documentation
48 - Activities Total
--9 - NEPA Regulations
--8 - Required NEPA Regulations
--1 - Situational NEPA Regulations
--36 - NEPA Handbook
--3 - Discretionary
NFMA
(1)
NFMA
(2)
ESA (1) ESA (2) ESA (3) ESA (6) ESA (11)
(R) Collect and interpret data
NHPA
(1)
NHPA
(2)
NHPA
(3)
NHPA
(5)*
CWA (2) CWA (3)
19 - Activities Total
--3 - Situational NEPA Regulations
--13 - NEPA Handbook
--3 - Discretionary
CAA (1)*
CAA (2)
CAA (3)
CAA
(4)**
NFMA
(1)**
NFMA
(2)**
NFMA
(3)
NFMA
(4)
NFMA
(5)
NFMA
(6)
ESA
(2)**
ESA
(3)**
ESA (5) ESA
(6)**
ESA (7) ESA
(11)**
ESA (13)
NHPA
(3)**
NHPA
(4)*
NHPA
(5)**
(R) Conduct environmental analysis and prepare appropriate environmental documentation*
NHPA
(6)
NHPA
(7)
CWA
(1)*
CWA
(2)*
CWA
(3)*
CWA (4)
317 - Activities Total
--133 - NEPA Regulations Total
--59 - Required NEPA Regulations
--54 - Situational NEPA Regulations
--20 - Optional NEPA Regulations
--66 - NEPA Handbook
--7 - Other Handbook, CFR
--99 - Discretionary
CWA (5) CWA (6)
31 - Decision Notice (EA) Activities Total
--11 - NEPA Regulations Total
--5 - Required NEPA Regulations
--5 - Situational NEPA Regulations
--1 - Optional NEPA Regulations
--17 - NEPA Handbook
--1 - Other Handbook
--2 - Discretionary
NFMA
(4)*
NFMA
(5)*
NFMA
(6)**
ESA
(6)*****
ESA (9) ESA (17) ESA (18) ESA (19)
NHPA
(3)******
NHPA
(11)***
(R) Make decision on proposed action
CAA (5)
CWA (7) CWA (8)
27 - Record of Decision (EIS) Activities Total
--16 - NEPA Regulations Total
--11 - Required NEPA Regulations
--4 - Situational NEPA Regulations
--1 - Optional NEPA Regulations
--7 - NEPA Handbook
--4 - Other Handbook
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS
19 - Activities Total
--17 - NEPA Handbook
--1 - Other Handbook, CFR
--1 - Discretionary
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
99 - Activities Total
--9 - NEPA Regulations Total
--6 - Required NEPA Regulations
--3 - Optional NEPA Regulations
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
197 - Activities Total
--12 - Required NEPA Statue
--106- NEPA Regulations Total
--53 - Required NEPA Regulations
--44 - Situational NEPA Regulations
--9 - Optional NEPA Regulations
--28 - Discretionary
Other Law Activity Descriptions
NFMA (1) - Prepare Biological Evaluation for Forest Sensitive Species
NFMA (2) - Prepare Focal Species / Species of Interest Report(s)
NFMA (3) - Document Compliance with Consistency Requirements
NFMA (4) - Document Compliance with Suitability Requirements
NFMA (5) - Document Compliance with Even-Age Management
Requirements
NFMA (6) - Document Compliance with Vegetation Treatment Requirements
ESA (1) - Request Threatened and Endangered Species List from Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
ESA (2) - Identify Species Present in Project Area
ESA (3) - Identify Critical Habitats Present in the Project Area
ESA (4) - Prepare Species / Critical Habitat List for Project Area (for Approval by the Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service)
ESA (5) - Make a Preliminary Determination of Effects
ESA (6) - Prepare Biological Assessment
ESA (7) - Initiate Discussion with Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service to Discuss / Reduce the Potential Effects on
Identified Species & Critical Habitats
ESA (8) - Submit Biological Assessment to Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service to Obtain Concurrence
ESA (9) - Obtain Written Concurrence from Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
ESA (10) - Request Formal Consultation with Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
ESA (11) - Submit all Available Data on Identified Species and Critical Habitats to Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
ESA (12) - Collect Additional Information for the Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
ESA (13) - Obtain Draft Biological Opinion from Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
ESA (14) - Obtain Draft Incidental Take Statement from Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
ESA (15) - Discuss Conservation Measures & Preliminary Findings of the Draft Biological Opinion with the Fish and Wildlife Service / National
Marine Fisheries Service
ESA (16) - Review / Comment on Draft Biological Opinion
ESA (17) - Obtain Final Biological Opinion from the Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
ESA (18) - Obtain Final Incidental Take Statement from the Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
ESA (19) - Accept or Decline Biological Opinion
CWA (1) - Coordinate with EPA / State Agencies
CWA (2) - Identify Beneficial Uses of Water Bodies
CWA (3) - Identify Water Quality Standards
CWA (4) - Determine / Assess if Beneficial Uses will be Achieved (Existing
Condition)
CWA (5) - Identify Best management Practices (BMPs) to Comply with the Clean
Water Act
CWA (6) - Perform Effects Analysis on Alternatives
CWA (7) - Ensure Compliance with Anti-Degradation Regulation(s)
CAA (1) - Coordinate with EPA / State Agencies
CAA (2) - Identify Implementation Guidelines for Project
Activities
CAA (3) - Determine Mitigation Measures for Project
Activities
CAA (4) - Determine Emission Effects from Project Activities
CAA (5) - Identify Necessary Permits
NHPA (1) - Conduct Search of State / Tribal Historic Preservation Office (SHPO / THPO) Records
NHPA (2) - Review Previous Survey Reports / Maps
NHPA (3) - Consult with Native American Indian Tribes to Determine Concerns Around Traditional
Cultural Properties
NHPA (4) - Create / Update Maps(s) of Existing Data and Other Information
NHPA (5) - Conduct Field Survey
NHPA (6) - Identify Mitigation Measures
NHPA (7) - Make a Determination of Effects
NHPA (8) - Prepare a Report of Findings
NHPA (9) - Submit Record of Findings to SHPO / THPO
NHPA (10) - Coordinate with State / Tribal / Federal Organizations / Councils
NHPA (11) - Obtain Approval for Report of Findings
Appeal could send you back to any previous activity (except
Selection of the ID Team)
Resolve Appeals (Outside
Business Process)
Correct, Supplement or
Revise an Environmental
Document (Post Decision)
- 1909.15,18*
Correct, Supplement,
Revise could send you back to any previous activity
Implement Project
(Outside Business
Process)